Manchester United given pre-season boost as ‘Welcome to Vanchester’ poster mocks Manchester City

It seems Manchester United are already getting the early digs in on their local rivals after a new giant billboard in honour of new boss Louis van Gaal was unveiled in the city centre.

In a nod to the Manchester City poster with Carlos Tevez, Welcome to Manchester, online bookmakers Betfair created a giant ‘Welcome to Vanchester’ poster to give fans of Manchester United something to get them fired up.

Workmen were busy this morning putting up the poster in the centre of Manchester Piccadilly Gardens to greet fans as they walked to work.

United fans have every reason to feel optimistic ahead of the new season following Van Gaal’s impressive summer form, and with no European football to distract them, the Red Devils will be hoping to launch a significant assault on City’s league crown over the coming campaign.